Congressional Strategist and Research Specialist

Congressional Strategist and Research Specialist

Department of Defense

Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Legislative Affairs (LA)

Summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for providing research services, staff advice, and assistance to the Chairman and JS employees as they respond to a wide range of legislative actions.

Duties

As a Congressional Strategist and Research Specialist at the GS-0301-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

Serve as the primary congressional advisor to the Special Assistant for Legislative Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS).

Lead, author and manage the CJCS approved annual CJCS Congressional engagement strategy.

Perform assignments as Lead action officer for defense-related legislation that affects the interests of the CJCS, Joint Staff (JS), the Combatant Commanders, and the Services.

Research and conduct analyses of all Congressional activity, both defense and non-defense related.

Produce analytical and assessment documents for the CJCS and JS in support of mid-long range, short notice and crisis management Congressional engagement.

Assist the JS intern in the performance of his/her duties related to legislative proposals, congressional reports and congressional correspondence.